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EO55 EDX

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,466 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Dec 2018 105,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has screw in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing repeater unit loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,114 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front slightly cracked/perished (3.6.B.4d)

Engine upper and lower covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wing repeater light unit partially loose but secure enough

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,823 miles

both front tyres

nsr tyre worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,775 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 64,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,803 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,325 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,156 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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EO55 EDX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO55 EDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO55 EDX registered?

EO55 EDX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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